AT WAIWHETU SCHOOL.
An impressive open-air-service "was held at the above' school', the service being conducted by the 4 Rev. W. Davies of Lower Ehitt. Forty adults were present, including several returned soldiers, members of the school committee, past aid present, and Mr, Ren.toul representing the "TOaiwhetu Parents' Association.
memorial hymn "Qli Valiant Hearts," was beautifully rendered by 4>h.e. children^ and reflects credit on those who have the musical training of these childxen, of whom about 400, were present. The, Rev. Yf. JDavies de" liyered a. much appreciated address, very suited;to the occasion. The service concluded with the sinking of "O God our Help n Ag>s Past," and the Benediction; after whiclh 32 children marched with their floral offerings and wreaths to the Cenotaph in: the Hutt Recreation Ground.: One must not omit the reverent saliit-' ing of the flag by the school children,
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Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 47, 2 May 1929, Page 3
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144AT WAIWHETU SCHOOL. Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 47, 2 May 1929, Page 3
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